Pulmonology & Respiratory Medicine
Chronic cough treatment
A cough lasting more than 8 weeks has causes ranging from asthma to GERD to post-infection irritation.
Common symptoms
- Cough persisting beyond a few weeks
- Cough disrupting sleep
- Associated wheezing or breathlessness
What it involves
Identifying the underlying cause through history, sometimes imaging or lung function tests, then treating that specific cause.
What to expect
Once the underlying cause is identified and treated, most chronic coughs resolve within weeks.
This page is educational information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Every case is different — talk to a qualified, verified doctor about your specific symptoms and situation before making treatment decisions.
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